Amal Clooney in New York City on March 8, 2017. Splash News
Amal Clooney will celebrate her birthday in February and ahead of the curve, we’re already placing bets on what the human rights lawyer will wear for her celebrations. Last year was a stellar one for her personally, professionally, and on the best-dressed list. Vogue.me investigates the impressive woman and her wardrobe…
The Lebanese lawyer, who gave birth to twins Alexander and Ella in June, continues to look immaculate while balancing a successful career with raising a family. The perfect mix of substance and style, Amal wed actor George Clooney in 2014 wearing looks from Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Giambattista Valli Couture, Stella McCartney, and custom Oscar de la Renta during the three-day long celebrations. Meanwhile, her day-to-day wardrobe is just as impressive and consists of power heels and tailored skirt suits in a neutral color palette of black, red, cream, and navy. Indeed, we can all sartorially benefit from taking style cues from Clooney. Read on for the 5 fashion lessons we learned from Amal Clooney over the last few months, and see her most standout outfit hits in the gallery below.
#1. Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment With Trends
The Look: Though Clooney tends to favor largely black and white color palettes, she doesn’t shy away from experimenting with trends. See the monochrome millennial pink ensemble she chose while pregnant with twins Alexander and Ella. Wearing a dusty rose Bottega Veneta coat, which she paired with a velvet dress and a tote also by the label, the attorney looked elegant and feminine in the layered bubblegum hues. A pair of black stilettos offset the all-pink ensemble.
Go-to Brands: Chanel, Maison Margiela, Yves Saint Laurent
#2. No Outfit is Complete Without an Eye-Catching Pair of Shoes
Amal Clooney arrives at the Ritz hotel in Paris, on February 25, 2017. Getty
The Look: Whether she’s heading to a meeting with the UN or taking a stroll through the city with her husband, the Lebanese lawyer never fails to display a lineup of eye-catching shoes with each ensemble. From quirky leopard-print wedges to chunky aubergine ankle boots (pictured above), Clooney proves that a pair of balancing statement footwear elevates any outfit.
Go-to Brands: Manolo Blahnik, Valentino, Jimmy Choo, L.K. Bennett
#3. Red is a Power Color
Amal Clooney on September 21, 2017 in New York City. Getty
The Look: She often wears red as a symbol of strength and power, such as when she recently stepped out in a fire-engine red monochrome skirt suit by Bottega Veneta during a visit to the UN. She wore a similar crimson power suit by Max Mara when she spoke alongside Yazidi refugee Nadia Murad a year ago.
Go-to Brands: Max Mara, Dior, Bottega Veneta
#4. Don’t Be Afraid to Channel Your Inner Supermodel
Amal Clooney at Farfetch and William Vintage Celebrate Gianni Versace Archive hosted by Elizabeth Stewart and William Banks-Blaney on October 5, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Getty
The Look: Clooney turned up to the William-Vintage and Farfetch party in Los Angeles wearing a slinky gold Versace dress that recalled those worn by the 90s supers at the house’s recent Spring 2018 show.
Go-to Brands: Atelier Versace, Giambattista Valli, Vionnet
#5. Supersize Your Statement Earring(s)
George Clooney and Amal Clooney at the premiere of Suburbicon during the 74th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2017 in Venice, Italy. Getty
The Look: Those in a beauty rut can take a cue from Clooney, who made her first red carpet appearance after giving birth wearing a lilac Atelier Versace gown, which she elevated with a faux bob. She accessorized the elegant dress with an oversized dangling earring that drew further attention to her features.
Go-to Brands: Aurélie Bidermann, Givenchy, Renee Lewis
Below we salute Amal Clooney’s 2017 wardrobe:
